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Motorcyclist loses £6.4 million for being dishonest.

Motorcyclist’s £6.4m Compensation Claim Dismissed After Base-Jump Photo In a landmark ruling, a motorcyclist’s £6.4 million compensation claim was dismissed by an English court after he was found to have been “fundamentally dishonest.” This decision marks one of the largest claims to be rejected on these grounds, highlighting the stringent…

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Bike Thefts, Cycle Jacking and CICA

Bike-jacking, particularly in London, is a concerning issue where cyclists are targeted by thieves aiming to steal expensive bikes. These criminals often employ various tactics, such as ambushing cyclists in secluded areas, threatening them with violence or weapons, or using distraction techniques to snatch the bikes. The stolen bikes are…

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Reduced Compensation for Not Wearing a Cycle Helmet

HELMET AND HEAD INJURIES Understanding the Importance of Bicycle Helmets in Preventing Fatal Head Injuries The wearing of helmets for motorcyclists, cyclists and E-Scooter riders in the UK involves different legal requirements and implications in the event of an accident, as per the Highway Code’s rules. Motorcycle Crash Helmets Rules…

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HEART FELT 5 STAR REVIEW

5 Star Review Hutcheon Law Solicitors There are times when we receive 5 Star Reviews that make our jobs so worthwhile. Receiving praise for tackling difficult tasks can be incredibly rewarding and motivating. It’s a recognition of our effort, skill, and perseverance put into overcoming challenges. An acknowledgment from our…

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A 72 Year Old Biker Received a Six-Figure Accident Compensation

At Motorbike Accident Claims we often have clients immediately ask us how much they could claim for a motorbike accident before we know the full facts. The truth is, while we have a useful motorbike compensation calculator guide, there are so many different factors that affect how much you could…

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Potholes Are Increasing And Causing More Accidents

Can You Claim For a Pothole Accident? Potholes seem to be increasing due to Council and Government cutbacks. Under the Highways Act, the Government has a LEGAL DUTY to make sure all our public roads and pavements are safe and free of any defect that could give rise to a…

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Motorcyclist Suffers Severe Depression as Result of Accident

A motorcyclist, aged 58, has suffered severe depression as a result of a horrific motorcycle accident in which he sustained life changing injuries and was left severely disabled which meant he had to permanently give up work. As a result of the accident, the motorcyclist’€™s fingers were disconnected and he…

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Video Footage Captures Dramatic Pile-Up

Dramatic footage has surfaced of a motorbike accident occurring as it shows the motorcyclist sent tumbling into the path of a truck after a dog ran out into the road and caused an accident pile-up. The footage was captured on the helmet-cam of a woman riding a black Kawsaki Ninja….

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Google Tour of Our Offices

We have recently undertook a Google Tour of our office which we hope you find is helpful to provide a better understanding of who we are and where we work. We offer a national service and are experts in this area of the law where specialism is important not only…

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Father Suing Council Over Death of Son

A Broadway man is suing the county council, and ultimately the government, over the death of his son. If David Owen wins, it could force a complete makeover of the country’s highways, potentially costing an incalculable amount of money to local authorities. Twenty-one-year-old Daryl Owen, a student at Loughborough University…

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